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Ha Giang - Cao Bang
4 Days 3 Nights
A private escape through northern Vietnam.
Craving an unforgettable road trip through Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes?
This 4-day private tour will take you from the winding roads of Ha Giang to the borderlands of Cao Bang. Along the way: quiet villages, high mountain passes, and the impressive Ban Gioc waterfall. A route for those who want to see more than the usual Loop.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Ha Giang to Dong Van
Ha Giang → Heaven Gate → Quan Ba Twin Mountains → Yen Minh → Vuong Palace → Dong Van
- Depart around 8:00 AM from Ha Giang.
- Ride through Heaven Gate at 1,500m of altitude, with panoramic views above the clouds.
- Admire the Twin Mountains of Quan Ba, then continue toward Yen Minh.
- Stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon, visit the Vuong Palace, once home to the H’mong king.
- Arrive in Dong Van around 5:00 PM, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.
- Later, feel free to visit the charming old quarter of Dong Van in an evening stroll.
Quan Ba's Twin Mountain
Day 2 : Dong Van to Bao Lac
Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Meo Vac → Bao Lac
- Enjoy your breakfast, then head through the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.
- Cross the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, known as the "king" of Vietnam’s mountain roads.
- Follow the scenic Happiness Road, carved by hand into the cliffs.
- Pause in Meo Vac for stunning landscapes and photo opportunities.
- Continue the ride through Ly Bon to Bao Lac.
- Arrive around 5:00 PM for an overnight stay.
Dong Van Karst Plateau
Day 3 : Bao Lac to Ban Gioc
Bao Lac → Me Pia Pass → Trung Khanh → Ban Gioc
- Early morning departure following the Song Gam River.
- Climb the Me Pia Pass, famous for its 14 sharp hairpin bends—the "14-story slope."
- Admire the landscapes as you head east toward Ban Gioc.
- Arrive at your accommodation near Ban Gioc around 5:00 PM.
Me Pia Pass
Day 4: Ban Gioc - Cao Bang - Hanoi
Ban Gioc Waterfall → Thung Mountain → Cao Bang → Hanoi
- In the morning, visit the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall — the largest in Southeast Asia.
- Enjoy free time to explore and relax by the falls.
- Optional short stop at Thung Mountain on the way to Cao Bang.
- Tour ends around 3:30 PM. You can then board the bus back to Hanoi.
